General Dynamics Sect'ra vIPer Universal Secure Phone with PSTN Connect Modules and 3-Year Extended Warranty

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to award a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. for the Sectra vIPer Universal Secure Phone with PSTN Connect Modules, including a 3-year extended warranty, without full and open competition. This decision aligns with the established TSA procedures and is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.305 justifications for other than full and open competition. The contract supports the requirements of the TSA IT COMSEC Account Office, indicating a need for secure communications technology. The selected contractor is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the procurement addresses specific communication security needs within the Department of Homeland Security’s Enterprise Information Technology office. The contract was publicly posted in April 2021, corresponding to the solicitation number 70T03021P7667N001 and falls under NAICS code 334210, which relates to communications equipment manufacturing. The publication includes necessary redactions to protect proprietary contractor information, and the Government has stated it will not respond further regarding the announcement. The administrative point of contact for the contract is Mary Earnhart, representing TSA's office based in Springfield, Virginia. The contract underscores TSA’s reliance on specialized, secure communication devices vital for safeguarding sensitive information within their operations.